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--------- p1"nnh'9' n.....;-ion Meeting 6 3-03-93 Cl\SE #93-03 (eontinued) . requirement is inten:1ed to allow for air movement and light in residence districts rot are not issues in a tennis court settin] . b. A 7 foot variance from the 3 foot fence height variance in front yards. Considerations Al.-5. speak to the firxlirx:Js of fact supportin] this variance. c. If ~€d, a variance of 15 feet (at the east end) f= the parking setback in the student JLvy-vff area. No other alternatives achieved the safety and convenience objectives of the option proposed. '!he safety achieved is an acceptable trade-off f= the variance. 3. That the RCWD review the site gradin] and drainage plans and if I""""'I""" the RCWD Permit be issued prior to construction. Planner Bergly commented this issue is scheduled on their end of March agenda. Rye questioned why tennis courts are not considered a structure, and if the City would consider this definition f= a private residence. winiecki commented she viewed this as an expansion of the =ent use. Rye questioned the application of the hardship provision f= these tennis courts. John ostlurrl, Assistant Director,Ccammmity Support Services, commented the School District needs 8 courts to provide competition events, as well as for instruction as a school =iculum. . Bergly commented that a nl.llllber of alternatives at the school have been investigated for plannin] the expan:ied tennis facility, but that the topography, nearly total usage of the site and the required north-south =ientation resulted in the location proposed. Rye questioned the definition of a "reasonable" height variance for the fence. Erickson requested a description of the fence materials. Mr. ostlund stated it would be a chain link fence with the green windscreen. McGraw offered rationale for a hardship based on the North & South =ientation required for the courts, and the land available not accomrnodatin] this orientation without a variance. Rye commented he preferred 2 rows of deciduous trees planted to help screen the visual effects of the windscreen. Erickson questioned the signage f= the proposed drop-off site. Mr. Oslund stated only directional signs will be placed in this area. Erickson also questioned whether a speed Wnrp would be installed. Mr. ostlund stated it was not presently bein] considered, however it may be appropriate and he will review the matter. winiecki questiOned if the rear parkin:l' lot area would be secured at night. Mr. Ostlund assured her, after the gate is closed, there is security provided. . Winiecki asked if lightin] is provided f= the courts and if so what hours would the courts be lit. Mr. Ostlurrl stated lightin] would be provided and the scheduled time would coincide with the stadium lights; lightin] would be turned off between the hours of 10:00 and 10:30 pn.